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Dunya Group signs up man who abandoned BOL ship

Dunya Group signs up man who abandoned BOL ship

 Published 11 years ago:  Dunya Media Group has appointed Kamran Khan as President and Editor-in-Chief following his resignation from BOL Network amid controversy.

Backing BOL: Journalists to disrupt Metro Bus inauguration

Backing BOL: Journalists to disrupt Metro Bus inauguration

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists plan to disrupt the Metro Bus inauguration in Islamabad unless BOL News' accounts are unfrozen and transmission is restored.

Federal Urdu University gets radio lab

Federal Urdu University gets radio lab

 Published 11 years ago:  The Federal Urdu University has launched a new radio lab for Mass Communications students, named after Dr Yasir Rizvi, enhancing practical education.

BOL chief executive's wife urges journalists to stay united

BOL chief executive's wife urges journalists to stay united

 Published 11 years ago:  Mrs. Shoaib Shaikh calls for unity among journalists of BOL News Television during challenging times as her husband faces legal issues.

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

 Published 11 years ago:  Abb Takk TV reporter Atif Hussain was attacked by unknown assailants in Karachi while covering a news story, prompting calls for action.

PFUJ to government: Unfreeze BOL bank accounts

PFUJ to government: Unfreeze BOL bank accounts

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ urges the government to unfreeze BOL's bank accounts to ensure timely salary payments to 2200 staff members before Ramadan.

Sindh Information Minister serves legal notice on DawnNews

Sindh Information Minister serves legal notice on DawnNews

 Published 11 years ago:  Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has issued a legal notice to DawnNews for broadcasting false claims about a raid on his residence.

Hamid Mir submits rigging evidence with judicial commission

Hamid Mir submits rigging evidence with judicial commission

 Published 11 years ago:  Hamid Mir provided evidence of electoral rigging in 2013 during a judicial commission hearing, including a stamped ballot book and video clippings.

Najam Sethi steps aside from ICC presidency

Najam Sethi steps aside from ICC presidency

 Published 11 years ago:  Najam Sethi withdraws from ICC presidency, urging PCB to nominate a former Test cricketer for the ceremonial position ahead of upcoming board meeting.

Media seths and government have teamed up to gag BOL, says Amir Zia

Media seths and government have teamed up to gag BOL, says Amir Zia

 Published 11 years ago:  Amir Zia claims that the government and media moguls are conspiring to silence BOL News Television, threatening its objective journalism.

Amir Liaqat takes on ARY over fake degrees claim

Amir Liaqat takes on ARY over fake degrees claim

 Published 11 years ago:  Amir Liaquat Hussain criticizes ARY News for false claims regarding fake degrees held by him and his wife amidst ongoing investigations.

Geo News website hacked

Geo News website hacked

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo News website hacked by GuardiaNz in response to media's coverage of the Axact fake diploma scam. Expect answers to their questions soon.

Don't hire Azhar Abbas, Kamran Khan: PFUJ warns media houses

Don't hire Azhar Abbas, Kamran Khan: PFUJ warns media houses

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ warns media houses against hiring Azhar Abbas and Kamran Khan after their controversial exit from BOL News amid the Axact scandal.

BOL News starts live streaming

BOL News starts live streaming

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News has initiated live streaming amid regulatory challenges, with plans for its anchors to host online programs.

Punjab University to include population, development in Mass Comm program

Punjab University to include population, development in Mass Comm program

 Published 11 years ago:  Punjab University has added population and development as a core course in its Mass Communication program to enhance future media professionals' understanding.

Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan

Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan

 Published 11 years ago:  Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan with Telenor to provide free access to health, education, and job services online.

Government conspiring against BOL in garb of investigations, says union leader

Government conspiring against BOL in garb of investigations, says union leader

 Published 11 years ago:  The Kohistan Union of Journalists accuses the government of conspiring against BOL News under the pretext of Axact investigations.

IFJ on BOL: Government directives act as form of censorship

IFJ on BOL: Government directives act as form of censorship

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ condemn government directives limiting BOL News TV, citing censorship concerns and potential job loss for journalists.

PFUJ to discuss 'burning issues' in Lahore FEC

PFUJ to discuss 'burning issues' in Lahore FEC

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ's Federal Executive Council will meet in Lahore to address pressing media issues, including job losses and contract labor challenges.

Producers ditch Kamran Khan, rejoin Geo

Producers ditch Kamran Khan, rejoin Geo

 Published 11 years ago:  Three senior executive producers have left Kamran Khan to rejoin Geo News with lucrative offers amidst the latter's resignation over controversy.

Restore BOL transmission: PFUJ gives 48-hour deadline to PEMRA, government

Restore BOL transmission: PFUJ gives 48-hour deadline to PEMRA, government

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to PEMRA and the government to restore BOL News transmission, threatening nationwide protests if unheeded.

PEMRA publishes list of media owners

PEMRA publishes list of media owners

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA has released a comprehensive list of private television channels and their owners, following a Supreme Court directive for transparency.

Ambassador Lodhi calls for stepping up efforts to protect journalists

Ambassador Lodhi calls for stepping up efforts to protect journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  Pakistan's Ambassador Lodhi urges stronger efforts to protect journalists, highlighting rising violence and the need for accountability in conflict zones.

ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor, ditches Lucman

ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor, ditches Lucman

 Published 11 years ago:  ARY News has issued an apology to Prime Minister's advisor Shujat Azeem after inaccuracies aired in programs by Mubasher Lucman.

Government tells PEMRA to block BOL transmission

Government tells PEMRA to block BOL transmission

 Published 11 years ago:  The Federal Information Ministry has directed PEMRA to block BOL News transmission until investigations into Axact's alleged diploma scam are concluded.

Court rejects Axact plea seeking compensation from PEMRA, FIA

Court rejects Axact plea seeking compensation from PEMRA, FIA

 Published 11 years ago:  The Sindh High Court has dismissed Axact's plea for Rs200 million in compensation from PEMRA and FIA over alleged defamatory news coverage.

UN demands action for crimes against journalists

UN demands action for crimes against journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The U.N. Security Council urges nations to ensure accountability for crimes against journalists, addressing growing threats and impunity.

Profiles of heavyweights-turned-weaklings still on BOL website

Profiles of heavyweights-turned-weaklings still on BOL website

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News retains profiles of journalists who left amid the Axact scandal, raising questions about accountability and ethics in journalism.